Bring in color with a light touch. This LoomBloom Soumak Flatweave pairs soft gray with pale blue and taupe, then sprinkles in medallions of red and navy, so the room gets personality while the floor stays calm. The hand knotted construction in wool produces a flat, tidy surface, with fringe at both ends, and the transitional Oushak-inspired layout reads as relaxed rather than formal. Family life is easy to plan around, because the rug sits low, takes a quick vacuum and welcomes pets and kids. Use it as a living room rug, a bedroom rug or a home office rug, or set it in a dining room or entryway for a fresh tone. The ground stays light enough that the darker medallions are the first thing you notice, which gives the pattern a clear focal point without any clutter. This Oriental area rug shows how a handmade wool piece can feel both light and dependable, and it brings a measured splash of color into everyday rooms.
- Exact Size: 5'9"x8'6"
- Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
- Yarn: Wool
- Color: Gray, Taupe, Gold
- Origin: India
- Pile Height: 0.25 inch
- Condition: New
- Condition Description: New With Tags
- Rug#: LBR22046
Story Behind the Art: Soumak rugs belong to an old flatweaving tradition recognized for a distinctive wrapping technique rather than conventional knotted pile construction. In this method, colored weft yarns are wrapped around the structural warps, producing a textured surface with an embroidered appearance and sharply articulated motifs. Historically associated with weaving cultures across the Caucasus, Persia, Anatolia, and neighboring regions, Soumak construction was used for floor coverings as well as bags and other functional textiles. Geometric medallions, angular flowers, tribal symbols, stylized animals, and repeating borders commonly appear throughout the design vocabulary. Wool has long been a favored material because of its strength, texture, and ability to hold varied color. Modern Soumak rugs continue to preserve the low-profile construction and graphic character of the tradition while adapting motifs and palettes for contemporary interiors.
